Directors Notes



Upcoming Band Concerts
There are several concerts this week and next week with opportunities to listen to our Bands of Broken Arrow.

Tuesday, March 8 - 7:00pm- Freshman Academy Band Concert
Thursday, March 10- 7:00pm- HS Band Concert


Time to Smell the Roses!
The Pride of Broken Arrow has been invited to participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2017(The Rose never occurs on a Sunday), pending school board approval. Stay tuned for many more upcoming announcements and details as we begin the fundraising process to send the Pride marching down Colorado Boulevard!


Rose Parade Info for 2016 Pride Season - First Payment of $125 due on March 10
The fundraising process is already in full swing. There are many opportunities to help lower the final payments for ALL prospective Pride members.

If you missed our Special Edition eNews about Fundraising, please click here!  There are many opportunities to raise money for the 2017 Rose Parade!

This will be a BIG season with a full fall travel schedule to BOA and OBA Contest events as well as the incredible trip to California for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade! We have heard your suggestions loud and clear and we WILL be flying to California for the Rose Parade trip!!! In order to pay air deposits the first payment for the 2016 season will be due prior to Spring Break on March 10 for $125. All current and prospective Pride members should make arrangements to have $125 as your first payment in your account by March 10. If you are concerned about completing a successful audition to gain 2016 Pride membership, please know that your initial payments are FULLY refundable should you not be among the 2016 membership. A complete detailed payment schedule will be published soon as the details and final trip costs are determined. It is going to be an AMAZING 2016 for the Pride!


2015 Pride Color Guard Training Sessions
All current color guard members and prospective guard members will begin their training sessions and rehearsals on Friday, March 25 at the HS Band Hall and Gymnasiums from 5:00-8:00pm. Wear comfortable black attire. $30 instructional / participation fee. Sessions run each Friday night until auditions on April 21-22.


Pride Banquet Date - April 29th
Banquet Tickets are NOW ON SALE in the band office during normal business hours and band parent meetings. Tickets are $40 each and Pride members receive a free ticket provided all accounts are current (including user fees, Solo & Ensemble contest fees, etc).


Next Band Parent Meeting
Our next band parent meeting will be on Monday, March 7 in the High School Band Hall at 7:00pm.


Indoor Percussion Information
Please join us this Monday, March 7th at 8:30 PM at the BAHS Main Gym for our Send-Off performance in preparation for the WGI Mid-South Regional at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The last payment of $250 is past due; checks can be made to BAHS Band and given to Mrs. Good in the Fine Arts office.

WGI Mid-South Regional Information
The detailed itinerary for the Mid-South Regional can now be FOUND HERE. Broken Arrow Indoor's Prelims Performance time is tentatively set for Saturday, March 12th at 5:50 PM CST. Should we advance, the Finals performance time would tentatively be Sunday, March 13th at approximately 1:25-1:45 PM CST.

Tickets for the Mid-South Regional are available at the door and are $17 for Prelims, $20 for Finals, and $32 for a combo Prelims/Finals ticket.

Can't make it to the Mid-South Regional? WGI is offering a live Webcast of the entire competition for $29.95 per day. Each purchase is a "day pass" good for that one day only. More information regarding webcast can be FOUND HERE.

Indoor Percussion Rehearsal Schedule
Monday, 3/7: 5:00-9:00 (Send off Performance at 8:30)
Tuesday, 3/8: 3:30-6:00
Wednesday, 3/9: 3:15-5:30
Saturday, 3/11: Depart for WGI Mid South Regional


Rose Parade Fundraising!
If you missed the special edition eNews from last week about the fundraising opportunities for the Rose Parade, please click here!  Be sure to keep up to date with all of our fundraising opportunities by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and keeping up with our eNews!


Charms
It’s a great time to update your personal information! Add your email address and cell numbers so that we may keep in touch with you through Charms. Miscellaneous fees, such as solo/ensemble and user fees are being asses and payments posted. If you have any questions please email Lisa Good, lsgood@baschools.org.


A Brief Reminder...
Every few years, the bylaws of the Broken Arrow Band Parent Association must be reviewed and revised as necessary to ensure they continue to serve the needs of the organization. Proposed bylaws have been posted in the Parent Association section under the “Resources” tab at www.brokenarrowpride.com. Please take a moment to read over these bylaws and be prepared to vote concerning their adoption at our next band parent meeting.

The next regular meeting of the BA Band Parent Association will be held MONDAY, MARCH 7.


ATTENTION 2015 WIND ENSEMBLE GRADUATES
The Wind Ensemble of 2015 was awarded Citations of Congratulations from the State of Oklahoma for their performance and selection to the MidWest Band and Orchestra Clinic. These certificates are awaiting pick up in the band office at the high school. Office hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm daily. Please pass along this information to any alum that may not get eNews.

FUNDRAISING
Cori Aschkenas - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

The Amish Jam Fundraiser turn in date has been moved to March 7th to try to help everyone with their first payment of $125 for the 2016 Marching season!

Mark Your Calendars! The next Dine Out Night is with Oklahoma Joe’s on March 29th!

NEW RUSTIC CUFF FUNDRAISER! Information will be provided for this Fundraiser at the meeting on Monday. Order forms are NOT ready, but if you are on the Fundraising e-mail list, you will get them next week! Want to be added? Contact us BABandfundraising@gmail.com. EVERY PRIDE MEMBER WILL NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUNDRAISER! Additional details to come!

PRIDE WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Please email Javon at bapridework@hotmail.com as soon as possible if you want to continue receiving work emails. (Also email me if you haven't previously signed up and want to start being notified of work opportunities.). There are many events coming up between now and November to put money directly into your trip account but a new distribution list needs to be created ASAP. EMAIL JAVON AT BAPRIDEWORK@HOTMAIL.COM.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE BARS OR ALMONDS, WE WILL HAVE THESE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON MARCH 7TH.


PRIDE STORE
Cori Aschkenas - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

ROSE PARADE SHIRTS, DECALS AND MORE! Coming to the Shamrock Event? The Pride Store will be set up and selling these new items for the first time!! Be sure to come visit us!!

Eagle Portraits will be taken on Saturday, March 26th by our very own Kent Jones. If you would like to purchase a portrait package, we will have order forms on this date. This is the perfect chance to take pictures with your sibling, section, or close friends!

Special Pride Store Sale at the next band parent meeting on March 7th! Be sure to check us out!

Eagles will land the first week of April!


OPERATIONS

Email baprideoperations@gmail.com anytime.

CONCESSIONS
This weeks soccer game days are Monday and Tuesday. Monday we open at 5:00 and the last game begins at 8:00. Tuesday we open at 5:45 for two games, game two starts at 8:00.

With all the events going on these same two evenings we need volunteers to step in so the few that have been working so far this season may also attend the meeting and their kids concert.

Please email baconcessions@gmail.com for details.


MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Ky and Michiele Vargas - development.bapride@gmail.com




Upcoming Dates and Events
Mar 7 - Band Parent Meeting - 7:00pm
Mar 7 -Indoor Percussion Send Off Performance
Mar 8 -Freshman Academy Band Concert - 7:00pm BAPAC
Mar 10 -OSSAA JH Band Contest - Owasso HS
Mar 10 -HS Band Concert - 7:00pm BAPAC
Mar 11-13 -Indoor Percussion Contest - WGI Mid South Regional
Mar 24 -TCC Jazz Festival
Mar 25 - Color Guard Training Session 1 - 5:00-8:00
Mar 28-29 - Band Fair at BAHS (for incoming 6th Graders) 5:30-8:00
Mar 31 -TCC Band Festival
April 1 - Color Guard Training Session 2 - 5:00-8:00
April 2 - Band Fair - 9:00-12:00
April 8 - Color Guard Training Session 3 - 5:00-8:00
April 12 - OSSAA State Band Contest at Owasso HS
April 12 - Band Parent Meeting 7:00
April 14 - centennial Band Concert 7:00
April 14-16 - HS Musical
April 15 - OSSAA State Band Contest at Jenks HS
April 15 - Color Guard Training Session 4 - 5:00-8:00
April 16 - Oneta Ridge & Centennial to Frontier City
April 19 - Jazz Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00
April 21 - Percussion Concert @ BAPAC - 7:00
April 21-22 - Color Guard Audtions - 5:00-8:00
April 25 - Solo Recital
April 27 - OSSAA State Jazz Contest
April 28 - Oneta Ridge Band Concert 7:00
April 29 - Pride Banquet at the Renaissance Hotel
May 2-6 - Pride Audition Camp at BAHS
May 7 - Rooster Day Parade
May 9 - Sudler Shield HS Band Concert - BAPAC - 7:00
May 13 - Freshman Academy Band Concert - BAPAC - 7:00
May 16 - Graduation (All Sophomore & Junior Band Members Required to Attend)

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